Provider travel - non-labour costs | Therapeutic Supports | Health and Wellbeing | 12_799_0128_3_3

Overview:

Subsidising non-labour travel costs for service providers to reach NDIS participants.

Service Details:

1. Eligible Costs:

• Providers may incur additional costs like road tolls, parking fees, and vehicles running costs.

2. Negotiation with Participants:

• Providers should discuss and agree upon reasonable contributions for these costs with participants.
• Where a worker is travelling to provide services to more than one participant then the provider should split the non-labour travel costs (including the return journey) between the participants, with the agreement of each participant in advance.

3. Reimbursements Rates:

• Vehicles owned by Provider or Worker: Up to $0.97 per kilometre.
• Other Transport Costs: Full amount for public transport fares, road tolls, and parking fees.

4. Claiming Process:

• Claims for non-labour costs must be seperate from the primary support claim.
• These costs are claimable only when provider travel time is also claimable.
• Use the specific 'Provider Travel - Non- Labour Costs' support item in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

Participant Outcomes:

Participants enjoy enhanced access to a broader scope of services, as providers are incentivised to serve even the most remote communities. The coverage of travel costs under the NDIS means that participants retain maximum funds for direct services, thereby improving the consistency and quality of care received.

Impact Statement:

This support item underpins the NDIS promise of equitable service access, fostering inclusive support for participants regardless of geographic location.